Quiz 7

How is nutritional status affected when an older adult has a stroke?

ALL OF THE ABOVE

A warning sign of this disease may be disorientation to time and place, changes in mood, and difficulty performing familiar tasks

Alzheimer s disease

These are small pouches that bulge outward through the colon. Often, the pouches become inflamed or infected. This condition is more common as people age. Doctors believe the main cause is a low-fiber diet.

Diverticulosis/Diverticulitis

Studies have linked the use of aluminum pans to the development of Alzheimer s disease.

False

Which of the following would NOT be one of the Mediterranean Diet recommandations?

Increase the availability of refined-grains

Parental nutrition is

Intravenous provision of nutrients by vein.

This is the gradual loss of muscle mass and strength. The reduced muscle strength in the elderly is a major cause for their increased prevalence of disability

Sarcopenia

The areas of the body affected by cardiovascular diseases include the

all of the above

A carcinogenic diet is a diet that is high in

dietary fat

Diabetes is diagnosed when fasting blood sugar is higher than

125 mg/dL

This condition happens when something changes how blood flows through the brain. Blood brings oxygen and nutrients to brain cells. If blood can't flow to a part of the brain, cells that do not receive enough oxygen suffer and eventually die.

stroke

Atherosclerosis can be defined as

A buildup of plaque causing hardening and narrowing of arteries leading from the heart or to the brain

Early symptoms of diabetes include

All are early symptoms

Chronic conditions with MODIFIABLE risk factors include which of the following?

All of the above

This condition damages joints throughout the body and cause pain, swelling, stiffness, and redness. Treatment includes getting enough rest, doing the right exercise, eating a healthy, well-balanced diet which includes omega-3 fatty acids

Arthritis

You can lower your risk of this disease by not using tobacco products, avoiding sunburns, eating at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables each day, cutting down on fatty foods, keeping your weight down, staying active, and if you drink alcohol, do not have more than 1 or 2 drinks a day.

Cancer

What claims more lives than any other cause in older Americans?

Cardiovascular Diseases

Which of the following statements is NOT a nutrition or physical activity recommendation for cancer prevention?

Choose refined grains over whole grains whenever you can

This is a condition in which the heart can't pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. The weakening of the heart's pumping ability causes blood and fluid to back up into the lungs, the buildup of fluid in the feet, ankles and legs causing edema, and tiredness and shortness of breath.

Congestive Heart Failure

Diseases that develop during the adult years partially result from

Diets high in saturated fats

Which of the following would NOT be considered a nutritional risk that should be minimized in order to prevent cancer?

Eating high-fat nuts daily

Diabetes left untreated can lead to all of the following EXCEPT

Elevated hemoglobin levels

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for coronary heart disease?

Excess hip or thigh fat

Which of the following services do Title IIIC Programs NOT pay for?

Grocery delivery

Which of the following is NOT one of the diets that was correlated with reduced cardiovascular disease incidence?

South Beach Diet

Risk factors for cardiovascular diseases include all of the following EXCEPT

Low low-density lipoprotein levels (LDL)

Three key factors for developing dementia and Alzheimer's disease are

Obesity, high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure

is a silent disease. You might not know you have it until you break a bone. Prevention includes eating a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D, exercise and do not smoke

Osteoporosis

A symptom that women always experience when having a heart attack is chest pain.

false

Diabetes diagnosis criteria and management goals for older adults are different from those for younger adults

false

Studies have shown that chromium, magnesium supplements help to manage diabetes.

false

These are produced when substances in bile harden. Attacks usually happen after you eat. Signs may include nausea, vomiting, or pain in the abdomen, back, or just under the right arm. These are most common among older adults, women, and overweight people.

gallstones

This is a painful burning feeling in your chest or throat. It happens when stomach acid backs up into your esophagus, the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach. Certain foods, alcohol, and some medications can bring on this condition. Treating it is important because over time the acid can damage the esophagus.

heartburn

This is a virus that kills or damages the body's immune system cells eventually leading to a severe infections and cancers. It is most often spreads through unprotected sex with an infected person. It may also spread by sharing drug needles or through contact with the blood of an infected person. The first signs may be swollen glands and flu-like symptoms. Severe symptoms may not appear until months or years later.

hiv/aids

What is the #1 contributing factor of rapid decline on an elder's health?

The psychosocial factor of social isolation

High blood pressure is called the silent killer because

There are no symptoms

Potassium-rich diets tend to reduce blood pressure. This is why potassium rich fruits and vegetables are encouraged in the DASH diet

True

This condition is when one's blood glucose, levels are too high because the body does not make or use insulin well. This condition is most common in the obese.

Type 2 diabetes

All of the following are listed as diet related diseases we face today EXCEPT

Vitamin deficiencies

This condition refers to serious dry mouth where a person will have trouble chewing, swallowing, tasting, and/or speaking.

Xerostomia

Despite the debate, _____ evidence shows that nutrition support (tube feedings and hydration) improves functional status in severely disabled older persons, such as those that are cognitively impaired, incompetent, or suffering from dementia.

limited

In the DASH-sodium study, the greatest overall blood pressure reduction occurred in the subjects who. Thus this is the daily sodium recommended in the DASH diet for those with prehypertension, hypertension or over 51 years

reduced sodium intake to no more than 1500 mg/day

The most common feeding route when enteral feeding a geriatric patient is

Nasogastric feedings

Community Feeding Programs where elder go to obtain a nutritious meal are preferable to Meals on Wheels because they provide

Social interactions

A high-intensity dietary approach for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease called Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes includes all the following recommendations EXCEPT

avoiding eggs and all dairy foods